Why did j. r.r. tolkien write the hobbit and other stories of middle-earth? a. he wanted to add to legends that already existed about middle-earth. b. he wanted to design a complex imaginary world in which he could set a large number of tales. c. he wanted to convince readers that middle-earth was real and that the events of his stories truly happened. d. he wanted to record a factual history of the british isles.
2. which best describes the main conflict of the novel a. bilbo's friendship with thorin prevents him from seeing thorin's many flaws. b. bilbo must overcome his fear of dwarves and rely on dwarves to him. c. bilbo has a fear of strangers, but he needs other people to him accomplish his goals. d. bilbo enjoys the comfort and safety of home, but he also desires the adventure of the quest.
3.why does a conflict arise between the dwarves and the goblins? a. the goblins want to punish the dwarves for being friends with gandalf, whom the goblins hate. b. the dwarves are angry that the goblins break their promise to let them sleep in the cave. c. the dwarves think that the goblins smaug steal their treasure hoard. d. the goblins recognize that the sword thorin carries is one that has been used to kill many of their kind. 4. (3 pt) how is the conflict between bilbo and the dwarves resolved? a. the dwarves expect bilbo to venture into smaug's lair alone. b. the dwarves trust bilbo and look to him for leadership. c. the dwarves decide that bilbo is cheerful and friendly. d. the dwarves give bilbo a share of the treasure.
5.which is an example of stereotyping a. other characters in the novel come to trust and admire bilbo because of what he says and what he does. b. some characters doubt that bilbo can accomplish things because he is a hobbit. c. the dwarves respect gandalf as an individual because of his powers and experience. d. many figures in the novel celebrate their own culture but know little about the culture of others.
6. read this passage: "…and bilbo asked how things were going in the lands of the mountain. it seemed that they were going very well. bard had rebuilt the town in dale and men had gathered to him from the lake and from south and west, and all the valley had become tilled again and rich, and the desolation was now filled with birds and blossoms in spring and fruit and feasting in autumn." which words best describe the mood this passage creates? a. confused and uncertain b. content and peaceful c. excited and eager d. mournful and angry